GovTech & Public Sector

The Riga Conference

The Riga Conference is a premier international forum that brings together political leaders, security experts, and scholars from around the globe to discuss pressing security issues and geopolitical challenges.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
September 2026
Location
Hanzas Perons, Riga, Latvia
Organiser
NATO StratCom COE
Expected attendance
42
Industry
GovTech & Public Sector

Public discussion

What people are saying

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • IT & Technology

On stage

Speakers

  • Adrian J. Arjun, Consultant
  • Alex Cooper, CEO, Electric Twin
  • Alistair Wheate, Principal Solution Strategist, Brandwatch
  • Amitis Sedghi, Partnerships Manager Europe, BBC Monitoring
  • Andrea Rotter, Hanns Seidel Foundation
  • Andrew Cheatham, Legal Counsel, Global Guardian and Senior Research Fellow, King's College London
  • Dr. Anna Powles, Associate Professor, Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Massey University
  • Baiba Braže, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia
  • Dr. Bo-Jiun Jing, Senior Research Fellow and Programme Manager in Taiwan Studies
  • Colonel Brent Hamilton, Strategic Information Operations Planner, U.S. European Command
  • Caitlyn Cunningham, Information Environment Assessments Specialist, Accenture Federal Services
  • Candace Rondeaux, Professor of Practice, Future Security Initiative
  • Dr. Chiyuki Aoi, Director
  • Christopher Walker, Vice President, Center for European Policy Analysis
  • David Cattler, Founder and Managing Principal, Ironhelm Works
  • Dr. Doowan Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, EdgeTheory
  • Emerson Brooking, Director of Strategy and Resident Sr. Fellow, Atlantic Council's DFRLab
  • Eto Buziashvili, Research Fellow, Atlantic Council’s DFRLab
  • Jose Sousa-Santos, Associate Professor of Practice Head, Pacific Regional Security Hub, University of Canterbury
  • Kasim Ileri, Head of Strategic Communication and Crisis Management Department

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • St. Peter's

    90 m from the venue

    23 Peldu iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    Map

  • Garden Palace

    100 m from the venue

    28 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    Map

  • Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town ★★★★

    140 m from the venue

    25 Grēcinieku iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67108008

  • Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel ★★★★

    160 m from the venue

    33 11. novembra krastmala, Rīga, LV-1050

    Map+371 66777862

  • Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel ★★★★

    230 m from the venue

    8/10 Minsterejas iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67559790

  • Hestia Hotel Draugi

    260 m from the venue

    3 Mārstaļu iela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67820200

  • Neiburgs

    270 m from the venue

    25/27 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site+371 67115522

  • Justus

    270 m from the venue

    24 Jauniela, Rīga, LV-1050

    MapHotel site

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